Description
Healthy Chickpea and Vegetable Pasta Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines protein-rich chickpeas with fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal. Perfect for any occasion, this salad offers a delicious blend of flavors enhanced by a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a delightful side at your next BBQ, this easy recipe is sure to impress. It’s light yet filling, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking healthy meal options without compromising on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz protein pasta (or chickpea pasta)
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups cucumbers (chopped)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red onion (chopped)
- Fresh basil and mint (½ cup total)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of vegetable broth in a pot.
- Add the protein pasta and cook until tender; drain.
- Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and mint.
- Rinse chickpeas under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients.
- Combine pasta, chickpeas, vegetables, and herbs in a mixing bowl.
- Pour vinaigrette over and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg